:root {
    --navy: #0a1628;
    --navy2: #0f2044;
    --blue: #1a5fa8;
    --blue2: #2176d2;
    --sky: #e8f2fc;
    --teal: #642e68;
    --teal2: #8a5fa0;
    --teal-lt: #d3bfddd4;
    --amber: #c87b0a;
    --amber-lt: #fef3e0;
    --purple: #5040b8;
    --purple-lt: #eeedfe;
    --coral: #c94028;
    --coral-lt: #fdecea;
    --green: #642e68;
    --green-lt: #d3bfddd4;
    --gray1: #f7f8fa;
    --gray2: #eef0f4;
    --gray3: #d4d8e2;
    --gray4: #8a92a6;
    --gray5: #4a5168;
    --text: #111827;
    --text2: #374151;
    --text3: #6b7280;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --radius: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    --shadow-lg: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .10);
    --bg-deep: #09090b;
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

body {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--gray1);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

button {
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: inherit;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1500px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 1300px !important;
        /* tighter than default */
    }
}

/* ── TOPBAR ── */
.topbar {
    margin: 0px auto;
    padding: 7px 0px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.topbar-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.topbar-left span,
.topbar-left a {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.topbar-left a:hover {
    color: #b8d4f0;
}

.topbar-icon {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
}

.topbar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.topbar-submit {
    background: var(--blue2);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: none;
    letter-spacing: .01em;
    transition: background .2s;
}

.topbar-submit:hover {
    background: #2c8af0;
}

.topbar-doi {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #4d7aaa;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .topbar {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ── NAVBAR ── */
.navbar {
    background: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray2);
    padding: 0 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
}

.logo-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 0;
}

.logo-mark {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy2), var(--blue));
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -.5px;
}

.logo-text-wrap {
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.logo-name {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: -.3px;
}

.logo-tagline {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--gray4);
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
}

.nav-item {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text3);
    padding: 8px 13px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    font-weight: 400;
    transition: all .15s;
}

.nav-item:hover {
    background: var(--gray1);
    color: var(--text2);
}

.nav-item.active {
    color: var(--blue);
    background: var(--sky);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.nav-ai-btn {
    background: var(--purple);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: background .2s;
    margin-left: 6px;
}

.nav-ai-btn:hover {
    background: #3d2fa8;
}

.ai-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: #a78bfa;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1)
    }

    50% {
        opacity: .5;
        transform: scale(1.4)
    }
}

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero-main {
    /* background-color: #642e68; */
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8a5fa0 0%, #642e68 50%, #8a5fa0 100%); */
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b08fc1 0%, #8a5fa0 50%, #642e68 100%); */
}

.heros {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0px 0px 45px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.heros::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(33, 118, 210, .18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.heros::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px;
    left: 20%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 122, 107, .12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==================================== */

/* Hero container */
.hero-left {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 20px;
    /* adds breathing room */
}

/* Badge: sleeker, premium look */
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(33, 118, 210, .25), rgba(33, 118, 210, .15));
    border: 1px solid rgba(33, 118, 210, .4);
    color: #eaf4ff;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .1);
}

.hero-badge-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: #4aabff;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Headline: premium typography */
.heros h1 {
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    font-size: 42px;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -.4px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
}

.heros h1 em {
    color: #ccc672;
    font-style: normal;
}

/* Subheading: softer tone, tighter spacing */
.hero-sub {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #c9dbf5;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    max-width: 580px;
}

/* Buttons: premium gradient + subtle hover */
.hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    color: #fff;
}

.hero-btns a {
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #fff;
    transition: all .25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Fast-track button */
.btn-hero-fast {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #fff;
    transition: all .25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
}

.btn-hero-fast:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Outline button */
.btn-hero-outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #fff;
    transition: all .25s ease;
}

.btn-hero-outline:hover {
    border-color: #002147;
    background: #002147;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* ================================ */

.hero-right {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    min-width: 425px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-stat-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.hero-stat-card.span2 {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.h-stat-val {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
}

.h-stat-lbl {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.h-stat-trend {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #ccc672;
    margin-top: 3px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── STATS STRIP ── */
.stats-strip {
    position: relative;
    height: 120px;
    padding: 5px;
}

.stats-strip-inner {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray2);
    padding: 16px 32px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
}

.stat-item {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--gray2);
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.stat-item:first-child {
    padding-left: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.stat-num {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: -.5px;
}

.stat-nm-lbl {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gray4);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.stat-up {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--teal);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ── SECTIONS ── */
.page-body {
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 36px 0px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
}

.page-bodys {
    background-color: var(--navy);
}

.section-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray2);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.sc-head {
    padding: 20px 24px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.sc-title-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.sc-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: -.3px;
}

.sc-pill {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.pill-new {
    background: var(--purple-lt);
    color: var(--purple);
    border: 1px solid #c5bcf8;
}

.pill-fast {
    background: #602c64;
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #c5bcf8;
}

.pill-blue {
    background: var(--sky);
    color: var(--blue);
    border: 1px solid #b5d4f4;
}

.sc-body {
    padding: 20px 24px 24px;
}

.view-all-btn {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--blue);
    font-weight: 500;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.view-all-btn:hover {
    color: var(--navy);
}

/* ── AI TOOLS ── */
.ai-tools-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

.ai-tool-card {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gray2);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .2s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ai-tool-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .2s;
}

.ai-tool-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gray3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.ai-tool-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.ai-card-purple::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple), #8b7cf8);
}

.ai-card-teal::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--teal2));
}

.ai-card-amber::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--amber), #f0a020);
}

.ai-card-blue::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue), var(--blue2));
}

.ai-card-coral::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--coral), #e05840);
}

.ai-card-green::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green-lt), var(--green-lt));
}

.ai-icon-box {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.ai-icon-box.purple {
    background: var(--purple-lt);
}

.ai-icon-box.teal {
    background: var(--teal-lt);
}

.ai-icon-box.amber {
    background: var(--amber-lt);
}

.ai-icon-box.blue {
    background: var(--sky);
}

.ai-icon-box.coral {
    background: var(--coral-lt);
}

.ai-icon-box.green {
    background: var(--green-lt);
}

.ai-tool-name {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.ai-tool-desc {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text3);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ai-tool-cta {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.ai-tool-card.ai-card-purple .ai-tool-cta {
    color: var(--purple);
}

.ai-tool-card.ai-card-teal .ai-tool-cta {
    color: var(--teal);
}

.ai-tool-card.ai-card-amber .ai-tool-cta {
    color: var(--amber);
}

.ai-tool-card.ai-card-blue .ai-tool-cta {
    color: var(--blue);
}

.ai-tool-card.ai-card-coral .ai-tool-cta {
    color: var(--coral);
}

.ai-tool-card.ai-card-green .ai-tool-cta {
    color: var(--green);
}

/* ── FAST TRACK ── */
.fast-track-banner {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #151025 0%, var(--bg-deep) 100%) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.fast-track-banner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    z-index: 0;
}

.ft-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(247, 156, 37, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.ft-glows {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 21px;
    left: -40px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #6d8b8f8c 0%, transparent 70%);
}


.ft-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
}

.ft-content {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ft-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
}

.ft-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ft-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ft-step {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ft-step-day {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
}

.ft-step-label {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-top: 3px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.ft-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.btn-ft-primary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #fff;
    transition: background .2s;
}

.btn-ft-primary a {
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-ft-primary:hover {
    color: #fff;
    background: #002147;
    border-color: #002147;
}

.btn-ft-outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #fff;
    transition: all .2s;
}

.btn-ft-outline a {
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-ft-outline:hover {
    color: #fff;
    background: #002147;
    border-color: #002147;
}

/* ── CITATIONS DASHBOARD ── */
.cit-filter-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cit-filter {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray3);
    background: var(--gray1);
    color: var(--text3);
    font-weight: 400;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .15s;
}

.cit-filter.active {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.cit-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 220px;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: start;
}

.cit-chart-area {
    background: var(--gray1);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray2);
}

.chart-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gray4);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .05em;
}

.bars-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 8px;
    height: 100px;
}

.bar-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    flex: 1;
}

.bar-rect {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
    transition: height .5s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
    min-height: 4px;
}

.bar-year {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--gray4);
}

.bar-val {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text2);
}

.cit-side {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.cit-metric {
    background: var(--gray1);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray2);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 14px 16px;
}

.cit-metric-val {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: -.3px;
}

.cit-metric-lbl {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gray4);
    margin-top: 3px;
}

/* ── TOP ARTICLES ── */
.articles-table {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.art-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray2);
}

.art-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.art-rank {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--gray1);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.art-rank.top {
    background: var(--amber-lt);
    border-color: #f0c060;
    color: var(--amber);
}

.art-main {
    flex: 1;
}

.art-title-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.art-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gray4);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.art-sep {
    color: var(--gray3);
}

.art-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 5px;
    margin-top: 7px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.art-badge {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.badge-pubmed {
    background: var(--sky);
    color: var(--blue);
    border: 1px solid #b5d4f4;
}

.badge-oa {
    background: var(--amber-lt);
    color: var(--amber);
    border: 1px solid #f0c060;
}

.badge-fast {
    background: var(--teal-lt);
    color: var(--teal);
    border: 1px solid var(--teal-lt);
}

.badge-pmc {
    background: var(--green-lt);
    color: var(--green);
    border: 1px solid var(--green-lt);
}

.art-cites {
    text-align: right;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-width: 70px;
}

.art-cite-num {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--blue);
    letter-spacing: -.5px;
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
}

.art-cite-lbl {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--gray4);
}

.art-doi-txt {
    font-size: 9.5px;
    color: var(--gray4);
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ── AUTHOR FEEDBACK ── */
.feedback-summary {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.fb-score-big {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.fb-score-detail {
    flex: 1;
}

.fb-stars-large {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.star-lg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    background: #f0a020;
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 61% 35%, 98% 35%, 68% 57%, 79% 91%, 50% 70%, 21% 91%, 32% 57%, 2% 35%, 39% 35%);
}

.fb-total-text {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #7ea8d8;
}

.fb-breakdown {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    min-width: 180px;
}

.fb-bar-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.fb-bar-lbl {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #7ea8d8;
    width: 35px;
}

.fb-bar-track {
    flex: 1;
    height: 5px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.fb-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: #f0a020;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.fb-bar-pct {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #7ea8d8;
    width: 28px;
    text-align: right;
}

.reviews-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
}

.review-card {
    background: var(--gray1);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray2);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 16px;
}

.rv-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.rv-avatar {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.av-blue {
    background: var(--sky);
    color: var(--blue);
}

.av-teal {
    background: var(--teal-lt);
    color: var(--teal);
}

.av-purple {
    background: var(--purple-lt);
    color: var(--purple);
}

.av-amber {
    background: var(--amber-lt);
    color: var(--amber);
}

.rv-name {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.rv-journal {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gray4);
}

.rv-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 7px;
}

.star-sm {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: #f0a020;
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 61% 35%, 98% 35%, 68% 57%, 79% 91%, 50% 70%, 21% 91%, 32% 57%, 2% 35%, 39% 35%);
}

.rv-quote {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--text2);
    line-height: 1.55;
    font-style: italic;
}

.rv-footer {
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.rv-date {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    color: var(--gray4);
}

.rv-tag {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.rt-fast {
    background: var(--teal-lt);
    color: var(--teal);
}

.rt-ai {
    background: var(--purple-lt);
    color: var(--purple);
}

.rt-reg {
    background: var(--sky);
    color: var(--blue);
}

/* ── INDEXING ── */
.indexing-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.idx-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    border: 1px solid;
}

.idx-verified {
    background: var(--teal-lt);
    color: var(--teal);
    border-color: var(--teal-lt);
}

.idx-normal {
    background: var(--gray1);
    color: var(--gray5);
    border-color: var(--gray3);
}

.idx-check {
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* ── JOURNALS PREVIEW ── */
.journals-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
}

.journal-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--gray2);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .2s;
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
}

.journal-card::before {
    content: "";
    /* required for pseudo-element to render */
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 0;
    /* no height, only border */
    border-top: 3px solid var(--border-color);
    /* your desired color */
}

.journal-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.j-category {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .05em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.j-category-label {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    align-items: center;
}

.j-open-access {
    color: orange;
    /* green text for Open Access */
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-left: 6px;
    /* space after category label */
    font-size: 0.85em;
    /* slightly smaller than main label */
    font-size: 12px;
}

.j-open-access img {
    width: 25px;
    height: 25px;
}

.j-cat-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.j-name {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.j-issn {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gray4);
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.j-doi {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gray4);
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
}

.j-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid #ccc;
    padding-top: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.j-submit-btn {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    background: var(--sky);
    color: var(--blue);
    border: 1px solid #b5d4f4;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: all .15s;
}

.j-submit-btn:hover {
    background: var(--blue);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--blue);
}

.j-art-count {
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--gray4);
}

/* ========= */

.students-join1-wrapper .students-join1-right {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #151025 0%, var(--bg-deep) 100%) !important;
}

/* ── FOOTER ── */
.site-footer {
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 36px 32px 20px;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.footer-brand-name {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #5a7ea8;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-contact {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #5a7ea8;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer-contact a {
    color: #7ea8d8;
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #4d7aaa;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-link {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #5a7ea8;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    transition: color .15s;
}

.footer-link:hover {
    color: #7ea8d8;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    padding-top: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-copy {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #3a5a7a;
}

.footer-license {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #3a5a7a;
}

.cc-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #7ea8d8;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── SCROLLBAR ── */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--gray1);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--gray3);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--gray4);
}

/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
@keyframes fadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.anim-1 {
    animation: fadeUp .5s ease both;

}

.anim-2 {
    animation: fadeUp .5s .1s ease both;
}

.anim-3 {
    animation: fadeUp .5s .2s ease both;
}

.anim-4 {
    animation: fadeUp .5s .3s ease both;
}

/* =============================================
     RESPONSIVE — Bootstrap v3 breakpoints
     xs: <768px  sm: ≥768px  md: ≥992px  lg: ≥1200px
     ============================================= */

/* ── TOPBAR ── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .topbar {
        padding: 6px 16px;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 6px;
        display: none;
    }

    .topbar-left {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .topbar-doi {
        display: none;
    }

    .topbar-right {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .topbar-submit {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        border-radius: 6px;
    }
}

/* ── NAVBAR / HAMBURGER ── */
.navbar-toggle-btn {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 7px 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.navbar-toggle-btn span {
    display: block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all .2s;
}

.nav-menu.open {
    display: flex !important;
}

/* ============= authors ========= */

.students-join1-area {
    background-color: #f7f8fa;
}

.mega-menu-area h3 {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block !important;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}




@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .navbar {
        padding: 0 16px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        position: sticky;
        top: 0;
    }

    .navbar-toggle-btn {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 2px;
        padding: 10px 0 14px;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--gray2);
    }

    .nav-item {
        text-align: left;
        padding: 10px 14px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .nav-ai-btn {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: 6px;
        justify-content: center;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }
}

/* ── HERO ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .heros {
        padding: 36px 20px 32px;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .heros h1 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .hero-left {
        min-width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-right {
        width: 100%;
        min-width: 100%;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .heros {
        padding: 28px 16px 24px;
    }

    .heros h1 {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .hero-sub {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .hero-btns {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .btn-hero-primary,
    .btn-hero-fast,
    .btn-hero-outline {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-right {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

/* ── STATS STRIP ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .stats-strip-inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        padding: 14px 16px;
    }

    .stat-item:nth-child(3) {
        border-right: none;
    }

    .stat-item:nth-child(4),
    .stat-item:nth-child(5) {
        border-top: 1px solid var(--gray2);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {

    .stats-strip-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        padding: 12px 16px;
    }

    .stat-item {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray2);
        padding: 10px 8px;
    }

    .stat-item:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .stat-item:nth-child(odd) {
        border-right: 1px solid var(--gray2);
    }

    .stat-item:first-child {
        text-align: center;
        padding-left: 8px;
    }
}

/* ── PAGE BODY ── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .page-body {
        padding: 20px 12px;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .sc-body {
        padding: 14px 14px 18px;
    }

    .sc-head {
        padding: 16px 14px 0;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .sc-title {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}

/* ── AI TOOLS GRID ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ai-tools-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ai-tools-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ── FAST TRACK ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .fast-track-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .ft-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .ft-btns {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .btn-ft-primary,
    .btn-ft-outline {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .stats-strip {
        height: 230px;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ft-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .ft-title {
        font-size: 17px;
    }

    .ft-icon {
        display: none;
    }

    .stats-strip {
        height: 330px;
    }

}

/* ── CITATIONS LAYOUT ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .cit-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .cit-side {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .cit-filter-row {
        gap: 4px;
    }

    .cit-filter {
        font-size: 11px;
        padding: 5px 10px;
    }

    .cit-side {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

/* ── ARTICLES TABLE ── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .art-row {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .art-cites {
        min-width: auto;
        text-align: left;
        width: 100%;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--gray2);
        padding-top: 8px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .art-cite-num {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .art-doi-txt {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ── FEEDBACK / REVIEWS ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .feedback-summary {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .fb-breakdown {
        min-width: 100%;
    }

    .reviews-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .fb-score-big {
        font-size: 38px;
    }

    .feedback-summary {
        padding: 14px 16px;
    }
}

/* ── JOURNALS GRID ── */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .journals-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .journals-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .journals-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ── FOOTER ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .site-footer {
        padding: 28px 20px 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .site-footer {
        padding: 24px 16px 16px;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 6px;
    }
}

/* ── LECTURERS / TEAM CAROUSEL ── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    .lecturers-area .col-md-3,
    .lecturers-area .col-md-9 {
        width: 100% !important;
        float: none !important;
    }

    .lecturers-area .met-tem {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* ── EDITORIAL JOIN BANNER ── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .students-join1-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .students-join1-left,
    .students-join1-right {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1500px) {
    .hero_main_head {
        min-height: fit-content !important;
    }
}



/* Dynamic gradient ring using CSS variables or JS is better */

/* ============== banner new design ====== */

.hero_main_head {
    min-height: 80vh;
    padding-top: 80px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #151025 0%, var(--bg-deep) 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
}

.hero_main_head::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    z-index: 0;
}

.orb {
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.hero_main_head .magenta {
    position: absolute;
    background: #d81159;
    top: 10px;
    left: -100px;
}

.hero_main_head .blue {
    position: absolute;
    background: #00e5ff;
    bottom: 10%;
    right: -50px;
}

nav#desktop-nav ul li>ul>li {
    background-color: #120e1e;
}


/* ============= */

/* The dropdown container stays absolute */
nav#desktop-nav ul li .mega-menu-area {
    position: absolute;
    /* keep as is */
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #151025 0%, var(--bg-deep) 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1000;
}

/* Add a pseudo-element on a nested ::after inside the absolute container */
nav#desktop-nav ul li .mega-menu-area::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    /* clicks pass through */
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    z-index: 1;
    /* sits above background, below content */
}

/* Ensure menu content is above the pattern */
nav#desktop-nav ul li .mega-menu-area>* {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}


.mega-menu-area h3 {
    position: relative;
    /* needed for ::after positioning */
    display: inline-block;
    /* makes the underline match text width */
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    /* spacing below heading */
}

.mega-menu-area h3::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    /* slightly below text */
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    /* thickness of underline */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D81159, #00e5ff);
    /* horizontal gradient */
}

/* ================================================================ */

/* FOOTER BANNER WRAPPER */
    .footer-banner {
        background: linear-gradient(to right, #000, #1d1d1d);
        color: white;
        padding: 10px 50px;
        margin-top: 80px;
    }

    .ai-powered-tools {
        display: none;
    }

    /* INNER WRAPPER */
    .footer-banner-inner {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-banner-head-title {
        display: flex;
        gap: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    /* LOGO BOX */
    .logo-box {
        width: 20px;
        height: 30px;
        background: #ff5a1f;
    }

    .footer-banner-left {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        /* vertical center */
        align-items: flex-start;
        /* keep text left-aligned */
        height: 300px;
    }

    /* LEFT SIDE */
    .footer-banner-left h1 {
        font-size: 32px;
        font-family: "Tiempos Text", serif;
        font-weight: 500;
        line-height: 1.2;
        color: #ddd;
    }

    .footer-banner-left h6 {
        font-size: 16px;
        font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
        font-weight: 500;
        line-height: 1.4;
        color: #ddd;
    }

    .footer-banner-left span {
        font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    /* BUTTON */
    .btn-custom {
        background: #fff;
        color: #000;
        padding: 10px 20px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        text-decoration: none;
        display: inline-block;
        font-weight: 500;
        font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    }

    /* IMAGE */
    .footer-banner-right img {
        width: 100%;
        border-radius: 12px;
        object-fit: cover;
    }

    /* ==========  Trending research  ===================== */

     .research-section {
            max-width: 1300px;
            margin: auto;
        }

        .section-titlees {
            text-align: center;
            font-size: 40px;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
            color: #333;
            font-family: Georgia, serif;
        }

        .research-grid {
            display: flex;
            gap: 35px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .research-card {
            width: 100%;
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 8px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            padding: 28px 22px 75px;
            min-height: 400px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .research-card::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 6px;
            background: #181f8a;
        }

        .article-type {
            color: #666;
            font-size: 14px;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .article-title {
            font-size: 20px;
            line-height: 1.35;
            color: #171c86;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .article-title a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: #171c86;
            font-size: 17px;
        }

        .article-title a:hover {
            color: #000;
        }

        .arrow {
            font-size: 28px;
            vertical-align: middle;
        }

        .divider {
            border-top: 1px solid #ddd;
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }

        .authors {
            font-size: 15px;
            color: #555;
            line-height: 1.5;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .publish-date {
            font-size: 15px;
            color: #666;
        }

        /* Bottom left circle */
        .metric-circle {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 5px;
            left: 20px;
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .metric-circle img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            filter: grayscale(100%);
            transition: 0.4s ease;
        }

        .research-card:hover .metric-circle img {
            filter: grayscale(0%);
        }

        .metric-number {
            position: absolute;
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: bold;
            color: #333;
            padding: 2px 5px;
            border-radius: 20px;
        }

        /* Bottom right triangle */
        .corner-tag {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            right: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 0;
            border-left: 60px solid transparent;
            border-top: 60px solid transparent;
            border-bottom: 60px solid #58275c;
        }

        .research-card:hover .corner-tag {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            right: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 0;
            border-left: 60px solid transparent;
            border-top: 60px solid transparent;
            border-bottom: 60px solid #54c95d;
        }

        .corner-icon {
            position: absolute;
            right: 2px;
            bottom: 5px;
            width: 30px;
            height: 30px;
        }

        .corner-icon img {
            position: absolute;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            transition: 0.3s;
        }

        /* Hide hover image initially */
        .hover-img {
            opacity: 0;
        }

        /* On card hover */
        .research-card:hover .default-img {
            opacity: 0;
        }

        .research-card:hover .hover-img {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .research-grid {
                gap: 20px;
            }

            .research-card {
                width: 100%;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }

            .section-titlees {
                font-size: 22px;
                margin-bottom: 10px;
            }
        }


        /* ======================================= */

           .sc-head {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 30px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .sc-left {
            max-width: 500px;
        }

        .lecturers-area {
            padding: 88px 0 0px;
        }

        /* SMALL TOP TITLE */

        .sc-title-wrap {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }

        .line {
            width: 40px;
            height: 1px;
            background: #0c3d78;
            display: block;
        }

        .sc-title {
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: #0c3d78;
        }

        /* MAIN HEADING */

        .sc-head .main-heading {
            font-size: 34px;
            line-height: 1.1;
            font-weight: 400;
            color: #0d1b2a;
            margin: 0;
            font-family: Georgia, serif;
        }

        .sc-head .main-heading em {
            font-style: italic;
            font-weight: 400;
            color: #295a8f;
        }

        /* BUTTON */

        .view-all-btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            padding: 6px 21px;
            border: 1.5px solid #0c3d78;
            border-radius: 50px;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: #0c3d78;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: 0.3s ease;
        }

        .view-all-btn:hover {
            background: #0c3d78;
            color: #fff;
        }

        .view-all-btn span {
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        /* RESPONSIVE */

        @media(max-width:768px) {

            .sc-head {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: flex-start;
            }

            .main-heading {
                font-size: 40px;
            }
        }

        /* ================= */

         .sc-tabs-main {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
        }

        .sc-tabs {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 8px;
            padding: 16px 20px;

        }

        .sc-tab-btn {
            padding: 7px 16px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            border: 1.5px solid #e5e7eb;
            background: #fff;
            color: #555;
            font-size: 13.5px;
            font-weight: 500;
            cursor: pointer;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
        }

        .sc-tab-btn:hover {
            border-color: #185FA5;
            color: #185FA5;
            background: #f0f6ff;
        }

        .sc-tab-btn.active {
            background: #185FA5;
            color: #fff;
            border-color: #185FA5;
        }

        .sc-no-results {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 40px 20px;
            color: #888;
            font-size: 15px;
            width: 100%;
        }


        /* ========= search ======= */

        /* Container */
        .sc-search {
            padding: 10px 10px 5px 0px;
            /* aligns search box to the right, change to left if needed */
        }

        /* Input field */
        #journal-search {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 300px;
            /* adjust width */
            padding: 8px 12px;
            border: 1px solid #ccc;
            border-radius: 6px;
            font-size: 14px;
            transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
        }

        /* Input focus */
        #journal-search:focus {
            border-color: #2176d2;
            /* accent color */
            box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(33, 118, 210, 0.5);
            outline: none;
        }

        /* Placeholder styling */
        #journal-search::placeholder {
            color: #999;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .sc-tabs-main {
                flex-direction: column;
                padding: 0px 15px;
            }
        }


        /* Responsive: make it full width on small screens */
        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            #journal-search {
                max-width: 100%;
            }


        }